ASAP offers a free calendar for community members to post local food and farm events. These events are user-submitted and event details should be confirmed with the host.
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Join us August 30 from 6-7:30 PM EDT for the fourth installment of our Market Readiness Series focusing on how farmers can become certified SNAP/EBT retailers and sell directly to SNAP shoppers in their community. We will be joined by RAFI-USA’s own Angel Woodrum and Lisa Misch who will share the ins and outs of how to
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Farm Beginnings is training the next generation of farmers in the many skills that are required to start and expand a successful farm business: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and marketing know-how, and more. Come to our Information Session to learn about program curriculum, components, instructors, scholarships and course specifics. Farm Beginnings® will help |
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During the November general election, Buncombe County voters will have the opportunity to support two separate general obligation bond measures. Join us to learn about the bonds and to ask your questions. A $30 million bond will support protection of productive farmland, natural landscapes, and clean water in our streams and rivers. County leaders have |
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It’s time to kick off your shoes and dance in the Big Barn here at Hickory Nut Gap Farm in gorgeous Fairview, NC! Come out from 6pm-9pm to see Zydeco Ya Ya, a powerhouse band from the Piedmont area of the Carolinas and Georgia that play high energy that high energy Louisiana sound of Zydeco. |
1 event,Please join us for a volunteer work week of autumn planting at our new farm in Sandy Mush, NC -- Spiral Mountain. Spiral Mountain is a 34-acre farm with five cabins with vision of community, growing food and learning together. During this work week, we will be installing at least 50 lavender plants (and potentially |
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The county's blueprint for growth is a recipe for sprawl. The recent community survey indicated a majority wish to retain the county's rural and agricultural heritage by planning for good, smart growth. Eight citizen speakers will open the meeting to encourage smart growth. We want to show strong support by filling the seats - let |
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You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2023 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers. AgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program, go over the 2023 application timeline, and answer questions. Grants of $4,000 and $8,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina*
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We are having our first annual Whole Hog & Wine Dinner on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022! Chestnut has partnered with Crow Fly Farms, a Western North Carolina farm that raises Red Wattle hogs, Galloway cattle & Katahdins sheep, to bring you a special dining experience! Our Executive Chef Brian Crow explains a little about why |
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Come spend some time on the farm, hanging out with some of our Scottish Highland cows and learning to paint! No experience is necessary. You will be guided step by step by one of the talented artists from Monet & Chardonnay. Everyone will receive a prepared canvas and all painting materials at the start of
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Imagine a magical fall festival, a night in the Gardens, eating local foods, dancing, live music and celebrating our thriving local food system. Funds raised from A Savory Shindig will support Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture's work to build an equitable and sustainable food system where producers are thriving and local food is accessible to
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Join us for a celebration of local farms and community, presented by the Olivette Riverside Community and Chatt Hills Music, benefitting ASAP’s Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables program. Treats from local food makers and drinks from Wicked Weed Brewing and Vidl Wine. Bluegrass performance by The Barefoot Movement begins at 4 p.m. Tickets are |
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In 2022, NC Choices, in collaboration with our colleagues at Cornell University, launched two new and improved tools for NC’s meat handlers, a revised marketing tool: MeatSuite.com and a revised pricing tool: Cornell Meat Price Calculator tool. The MeatSuite website allows consumers to search for NC farms selling meat in bulk quantities. From quarters and |
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Long for a flock of fine feathered friends, but aren't sure how to get started? Ashley English will walk you through the basics of backyard chickens! In this lecture, we'll gather together to learn the basics of keeping a flock of backyard chickens. Ashley will discuss and provide helpful information on the following topics: What |
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1 event,Carolina Jubilee is an annual two-day music festival produced by Carolina Farm Trust. The festival supports the organization’s mission of strengthening local food systems in the Carolinas, from production to consumption. The event will be held on September 16-17, 2022, at Vanhoy Farms in Harmony, NC. Carolina Jubilee features local and national music acts and, |
2 events,ASAP’s 2022 Farm Tour will take place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17-18, from noon to five each day. Passes are on sale now! One pass is good for everyone in your car at all farms, both days. The annual Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours, |
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Fungi inhabited planet Earth long before plants. They were the first roots. Currently over 80% of plant life rely on fungal allies - mycorrhizals - for water and nutrients. They are essential to all life on earth. Yet, we know very little about their role in our gardens and farms. This one-day masterclass is a |
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You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2023 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers. AgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program, go over the 2023 application timeline, and answer questions. Grants of $4,000 and $8,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* |
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Celebrate the Autumn Equinox with all your favorite market vendors, plus enjoy special events: Enjoy live apple cider pressing by Fairview Fermentory! Cups of fresh cider will be available for purchase, with $1 of each cup going directly to support the RAD Market. Shop our new RAD Farmers Market merch: t-shirts & tote bags! Purchase |
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You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2023 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers. AgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program, go over the 2023 application timeline, and answer questions. Grants of $4,000 and $8,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina*
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You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2023 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers. AgOptions staff will be present to discuss the program, go over the 2023 application timeline, and answer questions. Grants of $4,000 and $8,000 are available to farmers located within a 22-county area of Western North Carolina* |
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Join Abby Artemisia for a late summer botanical walk. We will meet at Red Moon Herbs to carpool to a nearby location for an adventure into identification and medicinal uses of local plants. Some scholarships available for the BIPOC community, please contact info@redmoonherbs.com. $30.00 Founder of the WANDER (Wild Artemisia Nature Discovery, Empowerment, and Reconnection) |
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This tour goes exploring through our 80 acres of working farmland. Head to the top of UFO hill for a spectacular view, walk alongside the creek through forest, see the grazing animals on pasture, and learn about regenerative agriculture. You will get an overview of our farm history and a more in-depth look at our
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Join Raspberry Fields for an evening of food, music and fun! $25 admission gets you dinner, beverages, and dessert. Vegetarian options also available. Proceeds go to the Double SNAP food program for the Hendersonville Farmers Market. Double SNAP is a nutrition incentive program that makes it more affordable for community members who participate in SNAP
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